sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Tonight's dinner will be camelized baked salmon (mixture of maple syrup, butter, salt melted in skillet) tossed in pan with this mixture and then seared to a glaze in the oven. **** My sister told me the ingredients. When I researched baked salmon recipes online, her ingredients popped up with the addition of mustard. Otherwise the maple might be too sweet. What 2 sides? I know you typically see asparagus with salmon or brussel sprouts, but I have neither. However, I would like to serve a green, so go to store for asparagus or brussel sprouts? Lettuce salad, cole slaw might go well. Ideas? Then, another side. I was thinking of my red lentil risoni. But, prepare with what add ins? I'm trying to cut waaaaaaaay back on breads, etc but maybe could bake a biscuit and dh and I could share it. Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Any green vegetable plus a salad would be my choice. Anne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 was thinking my green would be the salad, perhaps but need side ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I’ve had (at a very nice restaurant!) mashed potatoes as a side. I would have never thought of that as a side to salmon, but it was very good together. That and a salad would be easy and yummy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 This light cole slaw has been our favorite lately. With green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, whatever seeds (or nuts) you have on hand, in a light homemade lemony viniagrette, it's also inexpensive. https://cookieandkate.com/simple-healthy-coleslaw-recipe/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 18 minutes ago, ThisIsTheDay said: This light cole slaw has been our favorite lately. With green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, whatever seeds (or nuts) you have on hand, in a light homemade lemony viniagrette, it's also inexpensive. https://cookieandkate.com/simple-healthy-coleslaw-recipe/ That sounds WONDERFUL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 i probably won't use rice or pasta for tonight's meal as the lentil risoni has that texture and serves as a substitute. Arctic Mama, the cheddar ro lls sound great! I'd have to choose b/t your rolls and mmasc's mashed potatoes that we do like. I'm thinking of plating the salmon on top the risoni. Should I flavor it? What would go with the sauce mixture glazed on salmon (maple syrup, dijon mustard, butter, salt)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 would a little regular OR hint of lemon alfredo sauce mix with lentil risoni pair well with the maple glazed salmon OR leave risoni plain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 We tend to have broccoli and rice with salmon. Or sometimes butter/garlic/soy noodles and stick the broccoli in that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, CuriousMomof3 said: I am having trouble picturing what you mean by lentil risoni. Risoni is like orzo right? So, is it orzo with lentils mixed in, or is it orzo made of lentils? I guess my two questions would be 1) Is there sauce or dripping on the salmon? 2) What vegetables do you have in your house for us to choose from? yeah, just google. it looks and has texture of orzo or rice but is red lentil. above - in gredients for sauce is listed above. i'll mix and panfry salmon just a bit and ladle more sauce on salmon before baking in oven we have broccoli, romaine lettuce, carrots, mushroom, onion. i need to buy celery, grape tomatoes, cauliflower which i usually have on hand but don't at the moment. i like a mix of veggies so i'd buy something else if more right for dish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 See i'm trying to stay away from noodles/pasta and rice because risoni is like orzo in texture but this risoni i have is made out of red lentil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 At my house, I would pair it with a warm, savory rice or pilaf and a coleslaw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, CuriousMomof3 said: I'd consider risoni to be your starch, and add a vegetable. I like to cut up whatever veggies i have, in your case carrots, broccoli and onions, put them in the broiler with a little Italian dressing, and then toss them with some orzo. I think your risoni would be delicious in place of the orzo. YUM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Arctic Mama said: I would do something with a light herb flavor, chicken stock and parsley and a little tarragon, maybe. Nothing too strong if you’re serving the salmon on top. i'm not good at using stock like that LOL to me i think i have salmon and using chicken stock would be weird, no? if not, i have some and can do that but my mind thinks "salmon and chicken" - how do they blend because they are so different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 i guess i could vegetable stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Man.....I really want salmon now. My husband and I used to do baked salmon, asparagus, and baked potatoes at least once a week. But oldest child is allergic to fish, and it's not even safe to have it in the house, so it's been a long time. Once in awhile I'll order it when we go out, but it's never as good as the way we made it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 44 minutes ago, Terabith said: Man.....I really want salmon now. My husband and I used to do baked salmon, asparagus, and baked potatoes at least once a week. But oldest child is allergic to fish, and it's not even safe to have it in the house, so it's been a long time. Once in awhile I'll order it when we go out, but it's never as good as the way we made it. Aww. Do you have friends/family near by where you could make it a date out dinner and make salmon there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, Arctic Mama said: Chicken stock is super neutral, I just use it in place of water in rice or lentil dishes to add flavor with the salt 😉 When I still lived up north and we dip netted every year we tended to have about 80-ish salmon filets when it was a good season, so I got rather adept at preparing it easily. It pairs shockingly well with many flavors, even cheesy and milky. Salmon in place of tuna in tuna casserole recipes is probably one of my biggest comfort foods, right up there with salmon teriyaki rice bowls! Honestly, I'd LOVE those salmon recipes. I'd love to incorporate more salmon. My dh worked with a man (at his previous job) and this man had an Alaskan cabin (2nd home)! One year he brought back fresh salmon that he had to keep packed on dry ice but still! YUM! Fresh is so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 10 minutes ago, CuriousMomof3 said: That sounds delicious, care to share some directions? I just said the same thing. We must band together and insist or remove from wtm! LOL! 😂🙃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 The first thing I thought of was broccoli. I think that you mentioned that that was one of the things you have? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 yes, working on it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 On for that! If you have time ArcticM, please share! 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) Arctic Mama, that is so kind of you! Thank you. I was finishing up dinner. These look delicious and will find a way to print off! I'm excited to try the salmon burgers. THANKS!!! OK, I can NOT stand horseradish. What would you substitute with? Edited April 21, 2020 by sheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, Arctic Mama said: In the dill salmon or the burgers? A little heat is so nice, try sriracha! I’ve done them with sriracha before and it was probably even better than horseradish. I don't like it at all, so both. I'm going out on a limb to say it's probably stronger in the dill recipe b/c there are fewer ingredients. Is that right? But, I prefer not to use it in either recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 33 minutes ago, Arctic Mama said: No, totally sub in sriracha to taste in either, or chili flakes. It’s just to give it some heat, enough to make it interesting and not bland. Even my kids like it. Horseradish isn’t necessary in either as a flavor element, per se. Ok, thanks for that! I will gladly sub that. Like sriracha, red pepper flakes, etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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